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MetaTrader 4 (MT4) Brokers in Canada: the 5 Brands on Our CIRO Dealer List That Offer MT4

OANDA ranks first here, and it is where I would send most Canadian MT4 traders. You open it through OANDA (Canada) Corporation ULC, and it earned 92 out of 100 in our global broker test. Its demo does not expire, though MT4 demo sub-accounts close after 90 days of inactivity, per its help pages read September 27, 2026. Five brands appear on this page, offered through four CIRO dealer members.

Category-weighted score 88.3. Published rating 92, which includes an editorial adjustment of +3.7. Adjustments are disclosed on every page they apply to; see our methodology.

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Some of the abbreviations on this page are expanded to the regulator's full name: a broker regulated by CIRO is regulated by the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization.

The 5 brokers on this page, ranked

Ordered by score, highest first: all five scores come from our global testing. Each line names the Canadian company that offers the brand; its place in the list comes from its score.

  1. OANDA - offered by OANDA (Canada) Corporation ULC
  2. FXCM - offered through Friedberg Mercantile Group Ltd.
  3. FOREX.com - offered by GAIN Capital - FOREX.com Canada Ltd.
  4. CMC Markets - offered by CMC Markets Canada Inc.
  5. AvaTrade - offered through Friedberg Mercantile Group Ltd.

Which 5 brokers on our CIRO dealer list offer MT4 in Canada?

CIRO dealer member, CIPF member

1. OANDA: offered by OANDA (Canada) Corporation ULC

92/100
Global score
#1 of 5 on this page

Category-weighted score 88.3. Published rating 92, which includes an editorial adjustment of +3.7. Adjustments are disclosed on every page they apply to; see our methodology.

Beside MetaTrader 4, its Canadian site names: OANDA Web, OANDA mobile app (iOS/Android) and TradingView

Sources
MetaTrader 4 at OANDA, as OANDA's own Canadian pages state it, with its advertised EUR/USD spread and its CIRO dealer member.
FactAs statedSource
MetaTrader 4, as the firm names itMetaTrader 4Canadian site, September 26, 2026
Advertised EUR/USD spread0.6 pips, advertised typical, Standard accountCanadian site, September 26, 2026
CIRO dealer memberOANDA (Canada) Corporation ULC: CIRO directory, read September 26, 2026; CIPF memberCIRO dealer directory
Offered through Friedberg Mercantile Group Ltd., a CIRO dealer member and CIPF member

2. FXCM: offered through Friedberg Mercantile Group Ltd.

68.6/100
Global score
#2 of 5 on this page

FXCM is offered in Canada through Friedberg Mercantile Group Ltd., the CIRO dealer member that also offers AvaTrade.

Beside MetaTrader 4, its Canadian site names: Trading Station (web/desktop/mobile), TradingView (live trading integration) and API trading

Sources
MetaTrader 4 at FXCM, as FXCM's own Canadian pages state it, with its advertised EUR/USD spread and its CIRO dealer member.
FactAs statedSource
MetaTrader 4, as the firm names itMetaTrader 4Canadian site, September 26, 2026
Advertised EUR/USD spreadSpread-only ('opening and closing fees are built into the spread')Firm document, September 26, 2026
CIRO dealer memberFriedberg Mercantile Group Ltd.: CIRO directory, read September 26, 2026; CIPF memberCIRO dealer directory
CIRO dealer member, CIPF member

3. FOREX.com: offered by GAIN Capital - FOREX.com Canada Ltd.

67.6/100
Global score
#3 of 5 on this page

Beside MetaTrader 4, its Canadian site names: FOREX.com web, FOREX.com mobile, FOREX.com desktop, TradingView and MetaTrader 5

Sources
MetaTrader 4 at FOREX.com, as FOREX.com's own Canadian pages state it, with its advertised EUR/USD spread and its CIRO dealer member.
FactAs statedSource
MetaTrader 4, as the firm names itMetaTrader 4 (Standard account, per trading-costs page)Canadian site, September 26, 2026
Advertised EUR/USD spread1 pip, advertised minimum, Standard accountCanadian site, September 26, 2026
CIRO dealer memberGAIN Capital - FOREX.com Canada Ltd.: CIRO directory, read September 26, 2026; CIPF memberCIRO dealer directory
CIRO dealer member, CIPF member

4. CMC Markets: offered by CMC Markets Canada Inc.

64.6/100
Global score
#4 of 5 on this page

Beside MetaTrader 4, its Canadian site names: CMC Markets web platform, CMC mobile app, MetaTrader 5 and TradingView (CMC platform accounts only)

Sources
MetaTrader 4 at CMC Markets, as CMC Markets' own Canadian pages state it, with its advertised EUR/USD spread and its CIRO dealer member.
FactAs statedSource
MetaTrader 4, as the firm names itMetaTrader 4Firm document, September 26, 2026
Advertised EUR/USD spread0.5 pips, advertised minimum, Standard accountCanadian site, September 26, 2026
CIRO dealer memberCMC Markets Canada Inc.: CIRO directory, read September 26, 2026; CIPF memberCIRO dealer directory
Offered through Friedberg Mercantile Group Ltd., a CIRO dealer member and CIPF member

5. AvaTrade: offered through Friedberg Mercantile Group Ltd.

64.5/100
Global score
#5 of 5 on this page

AvaTrade is offered in Canada through Friedberg Mercantile Group Ltd., the CIRO dealer member that also offers FXCM.

Beside MetaTrader 4, its Canadian site names: WebTrader, MetaTrader 5, AvaOptions (desktop/iOS/Android) and Friedberg Direct / AvaTrade mobile app

Sources
MetaTrader 4 at AvaTrade, as AvaTrade's own Canadian pages state it, with its advertised EUR/USD spread and its CIRO dealer member.
FactAs statedSource
MetaTrader 4, as the firm names itMetaTrader 4, Mac trading (MT4 Mac/WebTrader)Canadian site, September 26, 2026
Advertised EUR/USD spread0.6 pips, advertised typical, Standard accountFirm document, September 26, 2026
CIRO dealer memberFriedberg Mercantile Group Ltd.: CIRO directory, read September 26, 2026; CIPF memberCIRO dealer directory

MetaTrader 4 at the 5 brokers, side by side

The table shows MT4 as each firm names it. AvaTrade adds MT4 for Mac alongside WebTrader; FOREX.com lists MT4 on its Standard account. The spread column carries each firm’s advertised figure: OANDA 0.6 pips typical, CMC Markets 0.5 pips minimum, AvaTrade 0.6 pips typical, and FOREX.com 1.0 pip minimum, all on Standard accounts. FXCM’s default pricing builds its opening and closing fees into the spread, and its Active Trader page prints EUR/USD at 0.80 under “Spread” and 0.20 under “ATG Spread”. FXCM and AvaTrade are both offered through Friedberg Mercantile Group Ltd. MT4 at CMC Markets needs a separate Standard or FX Active account, without the CMC platform or TradingView. I would weigh that separation against how you trade.

Three brands here, FOREX.com, CMC Markets, and AvaTrade, also name MetaTrader 5 on their Canadian pages, and you can compare them on our MetaTrader 5 page.

MetaTrader 4 at each brand, as its own Canadian pages state it, beside its CIRO dealer member and the advertised EUR/USD spread.
BrokerCIRO dealer memberMetaTrader 4, as the firm names itAdvertised EUR/USD spread and basisSources
OANDAOANDA (Canada) Corporation ULCMetaTrader 40.6 pips, advertised typical, Standard accountMetaTrader 4: Canadian site, September 26, 2026; EUR/USD spread: Canadian site, September 26, 2026
FXCMFriedberg Mercantile Group Ltd.MetaTrader 4Spread-only ('opening and closing fees are built into the spread')MetaTrader 4: Canadian site, September 26, 2026; EUR/USD spread: Firm document, September 26, 2026
FOREX.comGAIN Capital - FOREX.com Canada Ltd.MetaTrader 4 (Standard account, per trading-costs page)1 pip, advertised minimum, Standard accountMetaTrader 4: Canadian site, September 26, 2026; EUR/USD spread: Canadian site, September 26, 2026
CMC MarketsCMC Markets Canada Inc.MetaTrader 40.5 pips, advertised minimum, Standard accountMetaTrader 4: Firm document, September 26, 2026; EUR/USD spread: Canadian site, September 26, 2026
AvaTradeFriedberg Mercantile Group Ltd.MetaTrader 4, Mac trading (MT4 Mac/WebTrader)0.6 pips, advertised typical, Standard accountMetaTrader 4: Canadian site, September 26, 2026; EUR/USD spread: Firm document, September 26, 2026

FAQs

Can I use MetaTrader 4 through a CIRO dealer member in Canada?
Yes. Each brand on this page is offered by, or through, a CIRO dealer member: OANDA (Canada) Corporation ULC, Friedberg Mercantile Group Ltd., GAIN Capital - FOREX.com Canada Ltd., and CMC Markets Canada Inc. We verified each entity in CIRO's Dealers We Regulate directory and on CIPF's current members list on September 26, 2026. I would still open the account with the named dealer, since that is the entity holding your money.
Which MT4 broker ranks first on your list?
OANDA. It is offered by OANDA (Canada) Corporation ULC, and its Canadian platforms page lists MetaTrader 4 beside OANDA Web, the OANDA mobile app, and TradingView. I like that its demo does not expire, though MT4 demo sub-accounts close after 90 days of inactivity, and you add the virtual funds yourself.
How do I find and check an MT4 broker in Canada?
Start with the legal name. Look the dealer up in CIRO's Dealers We Regulate directory and on CIPF's current members list, which we read on September 26, 2026. Then check the firm's own Canadian site for the entity behind your account. FXCM and AvaTrade accounts in Canada are both offered through Friedberg Mercantile Group Ltd., so Friedberg Mercantile Group Ltd. is the name to verify.
How long does an MT4 demo account last?
It varies by firm. OANDA's demo does not expire, though its MT4 demo sub-accounts close after 90 days of inactivity. FOREX.com says its MT4 demos last 30 days unless you have open trades, and demos cannot be renewed. AvaTrade offers a demo covering MT4, MT5, WebTrader, and its mobile app.
Does CMC Markets need a separate account for MT4?
Yes. MT4 and MT5 at CMC Markets need a separate Standard or FX Active account, and that account does not give you access to the CMC platform or TradingView. In my view, that split will shape your routine. The FX Active account prices EUR/USD from 0.0 pips plus commission, as CMC advertises it.

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Justin Grossbard, Co-Founder of CompareForexBrokers

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